Kansas City, MO (My Sportsbook) - Kansas City added another option to its potent offense this week, signing forward/midfielder Eloy Colombano out of Argentina. The 24-year-old has played for Defensa y Justicia and LP Estudiantes in his native Argentina since 2001. Although he's only 5-foot-8, Colombano is fast, and a physical player for his size. "I'm very happy," Colombano said. "I want to do well. I want the team to do well by bringing home a championship, and I want to be here in the U.S. and have an impact on MLS." Kansas City has scored 32 goals this year - led by Eddie Johnson's 12. Only New England with 34 goals has more in MLS. Colombano is comfortable at striker and outside right midfield, providing a versatile option for Kansas City coach Curt Onalfo. "He's a guy we can bring in off the bench to spark the team or he can be a guy who starts a game," Onalfo said. "It's just a matter of how he adapts and how his teammates react." Colombano, a youth international, has been training with Kansas City (8-6-5) and is expected to be on the active roster when the team plays its next MLS game Aug. 19 against New England. |
